Avoid and report phishing attacks

A phishing attack is a type of online fraud where someone tries to trick you into sharing personal information. Phishing is typically done through email, ads, or by sites that look similar to sites you already use. For example, someone may send you an email that looks like it’s from your bank which asks you to confirm your bank account number.

Avoid phishing attacks

Be careful anytime you receive a message from a site asking for personal information. If you get this type of message, don’t provide the information requested without confirming that the site is legitimate. If possible, open the site in another window instead of clicking the link in your email.

Google will never send unsolicited messages asking for your password or other personal information.